Bridgeton, city in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States
Bridgeton is a city in St. Louis County, Missouri, made up mostly of residential neighborhoods, commercial strips, and public parks. The city sits in the eastern part of the county, not far from the Missouri River.
The area around Bridgeton was settled in the early 19th century and used mainly for farming for well over a hundred years. Growth picked up in the mid-20th century as families left the city of St. Louis and moved into the surrounding suburbs.
The name Bridgeton traces back to the bridges that once shaped the area's identity. Local schools and community gatherings still play a central role in how residents connect with one another day to day.
Bridgeton sits just north of Lambert-St. Louis International Airport, so traffic and noise levels can vary depending on where you are in the city. Most shops, parks, and services are spread along the main roads and are easy to reach by car.
Part of Bridgeton sits above buried radioactive waste left over from nuclear weapons production during World War II, which has led to a long cleanup effort that is still ongoing. This is one detail that sets it apart from most other suburbs in the St. Louis area.
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